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Cyclone Winston Rips Through Fiji, Death Toll Rising from Record-Setting Storm
Deaths due to Cyclone Winston in Fiji rose to at least 21 on Monday, as rescue workers warned the number of dead could rise, according to media reports. The storm reached land Saturday. It was the strongest tropical cyclone , as the first recorded Category 5 storm, on record for the Southern Hemisphere. An additional four people are still missing at sea.
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'19 Kids and Counting Duggar Pastor' Bill Gothard Jr. Preyed on Rape Survivors Say Teen Victims
Survivors of sexual abuse - allegedly doled out by the pastor closely associated with the Arkansas-based Duggar reality TV family on TLC's "19 Kids and Counting" - detailed in exclusive interviews on Friday with the New York Daily News how that same conservative Christian preacher, Bill Gothard Jr., recruited them from their parents and preyed upon rape victims who came to him asking for recovery help.
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Canada's Cape Breton Island: Americans Invited To Relocate If Donald Trump Becomes President
A disc jockey at Cape Breton radio station The Giant 101.9 in Nova Scotia, Rob Calabrese, just invited Americans to move to Cape Breton Island if they want to flee the United States due to GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump winning the race. The Sydney, Nova Scotia, radio host launched a website on Monday to coincide with Presidents Day in the United States. The website is called Cape Breton if Donald Trump wins.
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Justice Antonin Scalia Bid Farewell at Mass In Washington, D.C., Sons Delivers Homily
A funeral Mass for Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia was held Saturday morning (Feb. 20) as people in the nation's capital mourned the passing of a jurist who left indelible effects regarding U.S. laws. Justices, judges, congressional leaders, cabinet secretaries, the vice president and a presidential candidate gathered at the nation's largest Roman Catholic church to pay tribute to Justice Scalia.
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'19 Kids and Counting's Jill Duggar Dillard Family Evangelizes Via Seekers of Souls In Central America
The fourth-born sibling among the famous mega-family starring in TLC's TV series "19 Kids and Counting," Jill Duggar Dillard, is in Central America with her husband, Derick Dillard, and son Israel, doing missionary work through the organization Seekers of Souls (S.O.S.).
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Pastor John Piper Offers Insight and Encouragement for First-Time Bible Readers in 2025
As the new year begins, many Christians have resolved to take on the project of reading the Bible cover to cover. That's great and all, but if it's your first time, just where do you start?
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[Exclusive Interview] A revelation within the brink of life and death — Meg Leung’s mission in Christian art
Meg Leung (梁麗橋), an artist with a lifelong love for watercolor painting, sees her art as more than a means of expressing her inner world; it is a bridge connecting her to God. Her artistic journey has revealed God’s perfect plan and inspired her to communicate the power of faith through her wor
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Korean cult leader who raped victims ‘in the name of God’ sentenced to 17 years in prison
Jung Myung-seok (정명석), leader of the Korean religious cult Jesus Morning Star (JMS), also known as Christian Gospel Mission (CGM), has been sentenced to 17 years in prison by South Korea’s Supreme Court.
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Transgenderism a fundamental human right? Hong Kong public disagrees, survey finds
A 2024 survey from the Society for Truth and Light (明光社)'s Center for Life and Ethics Research reveals that respondents from various backgrounds prioritize personal safety and fairness when it comes to transgender issues. When laws involve moral judgments, most respondents believe courts should not make the decisions. The study also indicates that religious believers share similar views with non-religious respondents, reflecting that many churches may rarely address gender topics in depth.
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Former President Jimmy Carter Honored with State Funeral, Grandchildren Reflect on Sunday School Legacy
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, remembered not only for his leadership but also for his lifelong dedication to teaching Sunday school, was laid to rest on January 9 in a solemn state funeral filled with scripture and heartfelt tributes.